Alumni News - October 2026
James E. "Jim" Darling, BA ’75, JD ’77: Jim, former mayor of McAllen, Texas, announced his retirement from public service in October 2026 after nearly five decades of civic leadership in the Rio Grande Valley.
Scott Griffith, JD ’87: Scott joined Buchalter's Dallas office as a partner and leader of the firm’s construction litigation group in October 2026.
Greg M. Lauer, JD ’03: Greg opened Greg Lauer, Barrister & Solicitor in North Vancouver, British Columbia, in October 2026.
James L. Williams, JD ’08: James was named inaugural dean of Grand Canyon University’s College of Law in October 2026.
Warren B. Wise, JD ’10: Warren joined Dykema’s Houston office as senior counsel in the product liability and class action litigation practice group in October 2026.
Andrew A. “Andy” Jones, JD ’13: Andy received the National Board of Trial Advocacy’s 2026 President’s Award for his service to the Dallas Community.
Teshida “Tara” LeDay, JD ’17: Tara was named to the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2026 Class of 40 Under 40.
Camdon N. Maydew, JD ’24: Camdon joined McAfee & Taft’s Oklahoma City office as an associate attorney in the litigation group in September 2026.
Alex "Ryan" Glass, JD ’26: Ryan joined Jones Walker’s Houston office as an associate attorney in the litigation practice group and a member of the construction team in October 2026.
